The Center for Educational Research, Policy, and Practice serves as a resource for research and collaboration among educators and leaders throughout Texas and the United States. 

Our Mission 

To mobilize partnerships that result in accessible analysis and actionable strategies for the improvement of K-16 education in Texas and the nation.

Our Vision

To be a partner with leaders in Texas and the United States in the development of effective K-16 policy and practice.

Our Goals

1. Support and nurture researchers’ endeavors toward improving K-16 educational research, practice, and policy.

2. Produce research-based evidence to inform state and national level dialogue on K-16 research, policy, and practice.

3. Promote collaboration between researchers, educators, practitioners, and leaders in K-16 education in Texas and the United States.